Hawthorne Bridge, Portland

Name: Hawthorne Bridge
Address: Portland, United States

#214 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

The Hawthorne Bridge is a truss bridge with a vertical lift that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, joining Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. It is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland. It is also the busiest bicycle and transit bridge in Oregon, with over 8,000 cyclists and 800 TriMet buses daily. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 2012. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 19 December 1910 (114 years ago)Length: 1382 ftWidth: 73 ftCoordinates: 45°30'47"N, 122°39'47"W

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Hawthorne District (Buckman)Portland United States

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Day trips

Hawthorne Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Holocene, Silverado, Portland Saturday Market.

~1840 ftSW
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, commonly known as OMSI, stands as a beacon of learning and discovery. This premier science center in the Pacific Northwest offers a rich tapestry of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities...
0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Holocene, Portland
13 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, Holocene stands as a dynamic venue that has become an integral part of the city's cultural fabric. Established in 2003, this multifaceted space is located at 1001 SE Morrison Street and has carved out a reputation as a...
0.7 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Silverado, Portland
20 min walk • Silverado, nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, United States, stands as a beacon of inclusivity and entertainment within the LGBTQ+ community. As one of the city's most renowned gay bars, Silverado has carved out a significant niche in Portland's nightlife scene...
0.8 miNW
Flea market, Shopping, Waterfront
Portland Saturday Market, Portland
20 min walk • The Portland Saturday Market is an outdoor arts and crafts market in Portland, Oregon. It is the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
12 min walk • The Marquam Bridge is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic across the Willamette River south of downtown Portland, Oregon. It is the busiest bridge in Oregon, carrying 140,500 vehicles a day as of 2016. The upper deck carries northbound traffic; the lower deck carries southbound traffic.
0.4 miS
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
11 min walk • The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is a railway museum in Portland, Oregon. Along with other rolling stock, the museum houses three steam locomotives owned by the City of Portland: Southern Pacific 4449, Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. 197, the first two of which are restored and operable.
0.7 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Portland
19 min walk • Kells Irish Pub is a pub in Portland, Oregon, United States. The restaurant is housed in the Glisan Building, in the southwest portion of the city's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Opened in 1990, the restaurant is owned and operated by Gerard and Lucille McAleese. Their son Garrett opened Kells Brew Pub in northwest Portland in 2012.
~1710 ftSW
Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum
USS Blueback, Portland
9 min walk • USS Blueback is a Barbel-class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990, and subsequently was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. She was the second Navy submarine to bear the name.
0.5 miNW
Bridge, Historic walking areas
Eastbank Esplanade, Portland
12 min walk • The Eastbank Esplanade is a pedestrian and bicycle path along the east shore of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
19 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1530 ftN
Bridge
Morrison Bridge, Portland
8 min walk • The Morrison Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Completed in 1958, it is the third bridge at approximately the same site to carry that name. It is one of the most heavily used bridges in Portland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hawthorne Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Oregon Portland Cement Building, Portland (2 min walk), Central Eastside, Portland (6 min walk), Morrison Bridge, Portland (8 min walk), Weatherly Building, Portland (8 min walk).

How to get to Hawthorne Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hawthorne Bridge:

Tram

Southeast Martin Luther King & Hawthorne • Lines: A (2 min walk)
Southeast Grand & Hawthorne • Lines: B (3 min walk)

Bus

Hawthorne Bridge Ramp & Southeast Martin Luther King • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)
Southeast Madison & Grand • Lines: 10, 14, 2 (4 min walk)

Light rail

OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)
Yamhill District • Lines: Blue, Red (17 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (33 min walk)